Creamy Parmesan Rice

Everyone has a preferred side dish. But we are always looking for another one, or a new way to dress up an old favorite. When I came across this recipe it was an instant winner, and we find ourselves making it often when having steak, but pairs nicely with pork, chicken, or fish.

• Ingredients:
  • 4 Tbsp butter (not margarine)
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 c uncooked white rice (not instant rice)
  • 1 c water (or more to cook tender rice)
  • 1 c milk
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp parsley (optional)
  • Extra milk as needed

• Directions:
  • Saute garlic and rice in butter, in a medium saucepan, over medium heat. Cook 3-4 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and the rice is coated in butter.
  • Add the water, milk, and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, keeping at a simmer, cover the rice and cook for 20 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir occasionally, to make sure it doesn’t stick to the bottom.
  • Stir in parmesan cheese and parsley. If you need to make your rice creamier, add more milk. Taste to check salt levels and then let rest off the heat for 5 minutes.

Happy Eating My Friends!